Stolen from Krista who got it from Annie.
The One Book That Changed Your Life
I had to think about this one but within a moment it popped into my head: Green Eggs and Ham. Seriously, it's from Sam that I learned that you should try everything, you may like it. Holly Cow! Do you think I subconsciously named my second daughter after him?
One book that you've read more than once:
Actually, there have been more than one but Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang, the tale of civilizations end and rebirth haunts me for some reason.
One book you'd want on a desert island:
Hmmm....will come back to this one.
Got it! The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition
One book that made you laugh and One book that made you cry:
I'm not done reading it but Queen of the Road is definitely making me laugh and lots of books make me cry, but I'll go with Exodus. (Though I have to agree with Krista, Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my favorite books of all time).
One book that you wish had been written
Okay - does this mean like someone else wrote it but I wish I had, or a book idea that's been bouncing around in my head and I wish I'd just sit down and write it?
One book that you wish had never been written:
Well, I don't care that it was written but I wish I never had to read Billy Budd.
One book you're currently reading:
I'm half-way through Suite Francaise (and am enjoying it) in addition to the aforementioned Queen of the Road.
One book you've been meaning to read:
Only one? World Without End (I loved The Pillars of the Earth).
Other Thinks (8)
I love lists like this! Now I have to track it down on some other blogs. ;)
Posted by Colleen | February 4, 2009 10:16 AM
Posted on February 4, 2009 10:16
I love your choice for the book that changed your life.
I have been meaning to read the Queen of the Road.
Posted by candi | February 4, 2009 12:01 PM
Posted on February 4, 2009 12:01
Love your list! Glad you joined in on this meme.
Posted by Krista | February 4, 2009 1:33 PM
Posted on February 4, 2009 13:33
You're still reading Queen of the Road?
Posted by Lisa | February 4, 2009 2:44 PM
Posted on February 4, 2009 14:44
Great meme -- I also love book talk!
I thought Owen Meany was brilliant, and loved Suite Francaise.....and Green Eggs is, of course, a classic.
I'll have to check out Sweet Birds.
Posted by sandrac | February 4, 2009 4:25 PM
Posted on February 4, 2009 16:25
Ahhhh - perhaps I can blame being fat on Dr Suess . . . there are bad messages there! *smile*
Posted by Jerry | February 5, 2009 7:35 AM
Posted on February 5, 2009 07:35
I love Green Eggs and Ham; it's my favorite Dr. Suess book. And I've put Owen Meany on my "need to read" list after seeing you and Krista both mention it.
Posted by Annie | February 5, 2009 10:07 AM
Posted on February 5, 2009 10:07
Great list, Kim! I read Pillars of the Earth when it was first published about 20 years ago and it is one of my favorite books. I must now find the time to read World Without End.
Posted by María I. | February 5, 2009 11:00 AM
Posted on February 5, 2009 11:00